HSN Code 18069090: Cocoa-Based Food Preparations | Other

HSN Code 18069090 represents Cocoa-Based Food Preparations | Other under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cocoa-Based Food Preparations | Other correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 18069090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Cocoa-Based Food Preparations | Other.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 18069090

HSN Code 18069090 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other : Other

Chapter

18 - Cocoa and cocoa preparations

Sub Chapter

1806 - Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 18069090 not include?

Cocoa-Based Food Preparations | Other does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 18062000

Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kg. or in liquid, paste,powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 18069090 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹714 Cr

+14.12% vs FY 2023-24

0.0194% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹147 Cr

+3.39% vs FY 2023-24

0.0024% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹567 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #563 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 1806

FY 2024-25

52.87%

Share of Sub-Chapter 1806’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 12.90% of Sub-Chapter 1806’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1806

FY 2024-25

#1 of 9

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1806

Import-side rank: #4 of 9

At a glance

0.91%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#719

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+14.12%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

52.87%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1806

Share of Sub-Chapter 1806 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 18069090

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #489

Balance

+610.60

Exports

676.33 ₹ Cr

0.0296% share

— YoY

69.65% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

65.73 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

— YoY

12.37% of Sub-Ch. 1806

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #489

Balance

+590.19

Exports

676.70 ₹ Cr

0.0307% share

+0.05% YoY

74.70% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

86.51 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

+31.61% YoY

16.07% of Sub-Ch. 1806

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #605

Balance

+539.90

Exports

573.35 ₹ Cr

0.0267% share

−15.27% YoY

72.30% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

33.45 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−61.33% YoY

7.57% of Sub-Ch. 1806

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #700

Balance

+574.44

Exports

628.75 ₹ Cr

0.0200% share

+9.66% YoY

70.11% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

54.31 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+62.36% YoY

8.82% of Sub-Ch. 1806

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #824

Balance

+461.07

Exports

577.04 ₹ Cr

0.0159% share

−8.22% YoY

62.42% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

115.97 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+113.53% YoY

12.46% of Sub-Ch. 1806

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #785

Balance

+483.92

Exports

625.84 ₹ Cr

0.0173% share

+8.46% YoY

58.06% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

141.92 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

+22.38% YoY

13.10% of Sub-Ch. 1806

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #719

Balance

+567.49

Exports

714.22 ₹ Cr

0.0194% share

+14.12% YoY

52.87% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

146.73 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

+3.39% YoY

12.90% of Sub-Ch. 1806

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

0.91% /yr

Imports

14.32% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 1806 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹1,350.79 Cr

Import

₹1,137.14 Cr

Trade Balance

+213.65

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 18069090 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 0.91% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 18069090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.91% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹676.33 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹714.22 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 18069090 Ranked #719 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 18069090 ranks #719 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1806, it ranks #1 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #563 of 12657.

FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 18069090 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 18069090 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 14.12% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹567.49 Crore in HSN Code 18069090 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹714.22 Cr exceeded imports of ₹146.73 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹567.49 Crore — ranking #563 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 14.32% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Cocoa-Based Food Preparations | Other

India's imports under HSN Code 18069090 have grown at 14.32% CAGR, reaching ₹146.73 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 18069090 Contributes 52.87% of Sub-Chapter 1806 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1806, HSN Code 18069090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 52.87% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 12.90% share (rank #4).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 18069090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 18069090 ?

It includes Cocoa-Based Food Preparations | Other

Any common misclassification issue with Cocoa-Based Food Preparations / Other?

Use the exact HSN and the correct form (fresh/chilled vs. frozen/dried; PPL vs. not). Apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cocoa-Based Food Preparations / Other?

If your outward supply is taxable (5%/12% etc.), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Cocoa-Based Food Preparations / Other is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cocoa-Based Food Preparations / Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cocoa-Based Food Preparations / Other?

Generate an e‑way bill if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000 (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cocoa-Based Food Preparations / Other?

For many agri/food items, GST applies at 5% when they are not fresh/chilled and are sold as pre‑packaged & labelled. Loose or fresh/chilled forms may be Nil.

How much GST applies to Cocoa-Based Food Preparations / Other?

Under HSN 18069090, Cocoa-Based Food Preparations / Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.